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Keysight M9521A Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 Startup Guide Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module (ASM)

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Malaysia or disclose the Software. The EULA and MATION CONTAINED HEREIN. SHOULD the license set forth therein, does not KEYSIGHT AND THE USER HAVE A SEP- Published by require or permit, among other things, ARATE WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH that Keysight: (1) Furnish technical infor- WARRANTY TERMS COVERING THE Keysight Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 4 In Case of Damage Cleaning Instruments that appear damaged or Clean the outside of the Keysight mod- defective should be made inoperative ule/chassis with a soft, lint-free, and secured against unintended oper- slightly dampened cloth. Do not use ation until they can be repaired by detergent or chemical solvents.
  • Page 5 Alternating Current (AC). To return unwanted products, contact This symbol represents the time period Standby Power. Unit is not your local Keysight office for more during which no hazardous or toxic completely disconnected information. substance elements are expected to from AC mains when leak or deteriorate during normal use.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ........... . . 9 M9521A AXIe System Module (ASM)......10 Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module .
  • Page 8 Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide Introduction The Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module is a full module height AXIe System Module (ASM), which manages AXIe chassis functions. The ASM provides these AXIe extensions: - provides host PC connectivity (Gen 2 PCIe x8 and/or Ethernet)

  • Page 10: M9521A Axie System Module (Asm)

    Red indicates a power-up error. Amber indicates chassis is powered and booting. * The M9521A ASM is different than the Embedded System Module (ESM) used in the Keysight M9502A and M9505A AXIe chassis. They are not interchangeable. Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...

  • Page 11: Step 1: Unpack And Inspect The Module

    Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the Module Keysight’s AXIe Modules are shipped in materials that prevent static electricity damage. The module should only be removed from the packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static precautions are taken.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Verify Shipment Contents

    (M9514-10001). This CD contains software, drivers and all product printed documentation in PDF format for the module. - An Automation-Ready CD with Keysight IO Libraries Suite (version 17.1 or later). - Any other accessories that you ordered (cables, connectors, etc.).

  • Page 13: Step 3: Install The Axie System Module In The Chassis

    7 Tighten the captive retaining screws at both top and bottom of the ASM. Modules are grounded through the chassis. Tighten the module retaining screws to ensure a proper ground connection. Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...
  • Page 14 At this step, you should also install the AXIe embedded controller (such as the Keysight M9536A) if you are using one. The embedded controller may be installed in any chassis slot except slot 7; however, it is best to install it in outer slots to minimize impact with any modules using the chassis local bus for E-Keying.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Power-Up The Chassis

    Module (ASM)” on page 10). In general, when the Status LED is solid green (not flashing), the ASM is working normally. Refer to the M9514A and M9521A Service Guide for more details. The following table indicates the various states (colors) of...
  • Page 16 LEDs on their front panels. In general, when the status LEDs are solid green (not flashing), the monitored state or circuit is working normally. Refer to the M9514A Startup Guide or M9514A and M9521A User Guide for information on the chassis STATUS LEDs.

  • Page 17: Step 5: Set Up The Host Pc

    PCIe bus. PCIe connection from host PC to ASM requires a PCIe adapter card and cable. Keysight recommends use of a PC, card and cable tested with the AXIe mainframe; a current list can be found at www.keysight.com/find/axie-chassis.

  • Page 18: Hardware Connections To The Host Pc

    The chassis LAN port and Shelf Manager switch provide an access to the chassis Shelf Manager if a non-Keysight ASM is used that does not contain a LAN fabric. In this case, the chassis Shelf Manager is accessible via LAN 0. When using the Keysight...

  • Page 19: Power On The Chassis First Then The Host Controller

    You can also view the chassis web interface or bring up the chassis SFP. Turn off the external host controller before powering-down the chassis. External Host Controller (high = turned on by user) Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...
  • Page 20 (because an embedded controller and chassis are powered simultaneously), an embedded controller must also be restarted (after Windows starts) if the chassis configuration was changed in any way while the chassis and embedded controller were powered on. Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...

  • Page 21: Step 6: Install Io Libraries Suite And Connect To The Web Interface

    Keysight Connection Expert, which is part of IO Libraries Suite. You can use either the M9521A Web Interface or the M9521A Soft Front Panel (SFP) to monitor and control the ASM, including triggering, configuring the ASM LAN ports, and monitoring basic health of the ASM.

  • Page 22: Installing The Keysight Io Libraries Suite

    Expert, go to Help>About. Only one installation of the Keysight IO Libraries Suite is required on the host PC. This installation is used by both the M9521A ASM and the M9514A chassis software that is installed in the next section as well as the drivers associated with each module that you install in the chassis.

  • Page 23: Using Keysight Connection Expert To Confirm Connection To The M9521A

    3 Follow the installer prompts to install the Keysight IO Libraries Suite. Using Keysight Connection Expert to Confirm Connection to the M9521A This section describes use of Keysight Connection Expert to confirm that the host PC can connect to the ASM. Keysight Connection Expert is installed during the installation of Keysight IO Libraries Suite.

  • Page 24: Launch The Web Interface From Keysight Connection Expert

    (TCPIP0) interface. You will need to manually add it using the Connection Expert Add LAN dialog. Launch the Web Interface from Keysight Connection Expert This section describes how to launch and use the ASM Web Interface. Note that the Web Interface can be accessed over LAN or PCIe, whichever interface is connected.
  • Page 25 LAN parameters. - View/change IP address, domain, and LAN Configuration Page subnet. Display service discovery information and LAN status. - General help topics and context-based help for the Help Page current page. Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...
  • Page 26 Step 6: Install IO Libraries Suite and Connect to the Web Interface Note that the M9514A chassis and the M9521A ASM have different web interfaces. Refer to the M9514A and M9521A User Guide for detailed information. The M9514A and M9521A User Guide has a chapter covering the Web Interfaces, with examples showing all parameters you can view or configure.

  • Page 27: Step 7: Install The Software

    PC, you can download the most recent version of the SFP and drivers at www.keysight.com/find/M9521A. 2 Select the M9521A menu and click the Install Driver Software button and follow the browser prompts to install the drivers you will need. Launch the Soft Front Panel As mentioned previously, you can use either the Web Interface or the soft front panel (SFP) to monitor the ASM.

  • Page 28: Step 8. Next Steps

    PC. If you do not have the CD or a CD drive on your PC, you can download the most recent version of the SFP and drivers at www.keysight.com/find/M9521A. 2 Select the M9514A menu (or the M9521A menu) and click the M9514A and M9521A User Guide link to access the document. Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics This section describes a number of host PC/ASM interface topics that may be of assistance in establishing a connection between the host PC and the ASM.
  • Page 29 Therefore, when accessed over PCIe, the AXIe chassis will appear as a LAN device in Keysight Connection Expert. When accessed over LAN, the AXIe chassis will, as expected, also appear as a LAN device in Keysight Connection Expert. 4 Modules installed in the chassis slots that use the PCIe interface will be displayed by Keysight Connection Expert under the PXIO label, not under the LAN label.
  • Page 30 NIC appears to Windows as if it is installed directly in the PC. If you are using the PCIe interface to connect to the Keysight AXIe chassis, an Intel PCIe-to-LAN network adapter in the chassis will appear to Windows as a locally installed device in your PC.
  • Page 31 Host PC/Chassis Interface Topics Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Service And Support

    Service And Support Service And Support If you need to return the module for service Should it become necessary to return a Keysight module for repair or service, follow the steps below: 1 Review the warranty information shipped with your product.

  • Page 33: Keysight By Phone

    Asia-Pacific: (85 22) 599 7777 Product Warranty To find warranty information on your M9521A ASM, go to www.keysight.com/find/warranty and enter your model number in the Product Number field, and enter the serial number from the chassis rear panel in the Serial No.

  • Page 34: Safety-Related Specifications

    * Characteristics apply to both M9514A and M9521A unless otherwise noted. † Samples of this product have been type tested in accordance with the Keysight Environmental Test Manual and verified to be robust against the environmental stresses of storage, transportation and end-use; those stresses include but are not limited to temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, altitude, and power line conditions.
  • Page 35 AS/NZS CISPR 11 ICES/NMB-001 This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada * Characteristics apply to both M9514A and M9521A Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...
  • Page 36 Safety-Related Specifications Keysight M9521A AXIe System Module Startup Guide...
  • Page 38 This information is subject to change without notice © Keysight Technologies 2017 Edition 10, December 2017 Published in USA M9521-90001 www.keysight.com...

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